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Child neglect is the failure of a parent or other person with responsibility for the child to provide the food, clothing, shelter, medical care, education, and supervision necessary for the child's health, safety, and well-being. Placing the child in physically or emotionally harmful situations is also child neglect. Courts take child neglect seriously, and a parent or other person with custody of the child who is guilty of child neglect may lose custody of the child, and may face criminal charges.

In Tennessee, child neglect is considered a form of child abuse and is taken very seriously. Under Tennessee law, child neglect includes the failure of a parent or guardian to provide necessary food, clothing, shelter, medical care, education, or supervision to ensure a child's health and safety. Additionally, placing a child in situations that may be physically or emotionally harmful also constitutes neglect. The state's statutes outline the responsibilities of parents and guardians and the consequences of failing to meet these responsibilities. If a parent or guardian is found guilty of child neglect, they may face severe legal consequences, including the loss of custody of the child. Furthermore, child neglect can lead to criminal charges, which may result in fines, imprisonment, or both. The Tennessee Department of Children's Services is the agency responsible for investigating reports of child neglect and taking appropriate action to protect the welfare of the child.

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